Bowden upgrade from prusa p3
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Prusa p3 uses direct extruder so the x-carriage is very heavy as it holds the x-axis motor. Bowden extruder seperates the motor from the hotend thus the x-carriage is lighter, minimizing the swinging during fast returns. This allows better printing. The j-head mount fits to the existing x-carriage screw holes.
I got the extruder parts from aliexpress as low as $ 7. You will also need a J-head hotend (preferably with a cooler fan) and a teflon (PTFE) tube. When you have installed the bowden and
I got the extruder parts from aliexpress as low as $ 7. You will also need a J-head hotend (preferably with a cooler fan) and a teflon (PTFE) tube. When you have installed the bowden and
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